Banking/Corporate/Real Estate Support Solicitor
Location: Manchester City Centre (hybrid working)
Salary: £60,000 to £78,000 (depending on experience)
Experience: 2 to 4 years PQE (Banking)
This is a brilliant opportunity for a Banking Solicitor (2 to 4 PQE) to join a highly regarded, UK200-listed commercial law firm in Manchester city centre.
The role sits within a busy Banking and Real Estate Finance function, supporting colleagues across banking, corporate and real estate teams. You will work on a varied mix of lender and borrower matters, with exposure to bespoke facility documentation and the chance to develop strong technical skills in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating banking documentation and bespoke facility agreements
- Working with Loan Market Association (LMA) style documentation, including facility agreements and related security documentation
- Supporting senior lawyers on transactions, including managing conditions precedent, coordinating signing and completion, and maintaining clear transaction checklists
- Liaising with clients, counterparties and external advisers to progress matters efficiently
- Working closely with colleagues across banking, corporate and real estate to deliver joined‑up advice
- Managing your workload effectively, prioritising competing deadlines and keeping stakeholders updated
- Maintaining high standards of accuracy, file management and time recording
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Qualified Solicitor with 2 to 4 years’ PQE and a background in banking / real estate finance
- Experience drafting and reviewing banking documentation and bespoke facilities documents
- Familiarity with LMA style documentation
- Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
- Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach
Desirable
- Exposure to security documentation (for example debentures, guarantees, legal charges and ancillary documents)
- Experience supporting transactions involving real estate, corporate structures or development funding
- Comfortable working directly with clients and building long‑term relationships
What’s On Offer
- Hybrid working policy with flexible arrangements
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to buy up to 5 additional days’ annual leave (salary sacrifice)
- Employer pension contribution of 4%
- Death in service cover (3x annual salary)
- Birthday holiday (paid day off, taken within two weeks of your birthday)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for you and household dependents aged 16+)
- Employee healthcare cash plan (salary sacrifice option)
- Cycle2Work scheme
- In‑depth induction plan and structured training workshops
About Our Client
Our client is a leading commercial law firm based in Manchester city centre, advising businesses and individuals across the North West and nationally. The firm is known for being commercial, connected and collaborative, with a strong focus on clear communication and long‑term client relationships.
Location & Working Arrangements
- Manchester City Centre
- Full‑time, permanent role
- Hybrid working supported
Next Steps
Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence.
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